In 2008, The University of British Columbia Faculty of Law and the Centre of International Relations, in conjunction with The University of Queensland TC Beirne School of Law commenced a research project which will provide the first comprehensive analysis of human trafficking in Canada and Australia. On October 20, 2008, the Chief Investigators in this project will present the initial findings and discuss their future research agenda in a public forum. This presentation explores:

- the levels and patterns of trafficking in persons in Canada and Australia;
- key cases of human trafficking and sexual exploitation of foreign workers; and
- future research challenges.

BENJAMIN PERRIN (LLM, JD, BComm) is Assistant Professor at The University of British Columbia Faculty of Law and a faculty associate at the Center of International Relations. ANDREAS SCHLOENHARDT (PhD (Law)) is Senior Lecturer at The University of Queensland TC Beirne School of Law in Brisbane, Australia and a visiting professor at the Centre of International Relations.

ANDREAS SCHLOENHARDT (PhD (Law)) is Senior Lecturer at The University of Queensland TC Beirne School of Law in Brisbane, Australia and a visiting professor at the Centre of International Relations.

Please click here to view the background paper.

PLEASE RSVP by Oct. 16th, 2008 to:
Tim Shew
tim.shew@ubc.ca
604-822-1402